Why Is Techron The FI Cleaner Of Choice?
10-15-2009, 03:03 AM
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10-15-2009, 10:40 PM
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Wow, I'm glad I asked. Mike, thanks for the "heads up". I had never even considered such a possibility.
I can tell you that we have 2 cars in our family with over 130,000 miles on them that both run like tops due to this Chevron discipline and doing all scheduled maintenance (a '99 Suburban driven by our kids and intended by us as a large metal shield against all comers, and a rarely-driven old MBZ SL that I can't get myself to sell yet). The stuff definitely works.
I can tell you that we have 2 cars in our family with over 130,000 miles on them that both run like tops due to this Chevron discipline and doing all scheduled maintenance (a '99 Suburban driven by our kids and intended by us as a large metal shield against all comers, and a rarely-driven old MBZ SL that I can't get myself to sell yet). The stuff definitely works.
I really have no idea if the crap works but that arguments doesn't hold up anymore.
dave
10-15-2009, 11:42 PM
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10-16-2009, 12:33 AM
#35
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I picked up a quart of the Techron super concentrate that is added to the fuel load by the tanker truck driver when a delivery is made to a Chevron Station.
I was told that additional Techron is sometimes needed to bring the 6,000 gallon load up to spec ... I would love to better understand the dilution ratios, etc.
If I had more tech information I thought this stuff could be used as a SAI cleaner?
PM me is anyone has additional information ... a Chevron Engineer perhaps?
I was told that additional Techron is sometimes needed to bring the 6,000 gallon load up to spec ... I would love to better understand the dilution ratios, etc.
If I had more tech information I thought this stuff could be used as a SAI cleaner?
PM me is anyone has additional information ... a Chevron Engineer perhaps?
02-10-2011, 08:41 AM
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02-10-2011, 10:21 AM
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I use it in all my cars and my Porsche indy shop put it in as well. Pricey at about $20 per bottle but it does the job. Learned about it at GM dealerships originally for the V8 LS engines, then was slightly surprised to see that my Porsche mechanic has the same stuff.
02-10-2011, 03:13 PM
#41
Drifting
Chevron Techron was the only thing that would work in my vintage V8 Mercedes. In the spring, I would start it up (after the winter storage) and it would chug and run rough (even after a fresh fillup of gas) until I ran 2 bottles through it. Then, anytime it seemed to run a little rough, I would run another bottle through it. I tried all different kinds of cleaners and quite by accident, I ran across Chevron Techron. I’m sold on the stuff.
02-10-2011, 06:54 PM
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But I'm curious as to what octane these cars are tuned for? i.e., if I use 100 is it kind of a waste? Is it actually better performance to use a mix or just stick with 91.
I ask because my AMG's ecu will adjust the timing to the octane. But without an aftermarket tune set for a much higher octane, using 100 is a waste. The ecu sets for 91-98. There's no performance gain with pure race gas (tested on a dyno.)
What about the 993 motor? What's the "ultimate" octane in respect to performance and economy? I understand all about octane and detonation, etc., but just wonder about the ecu and timing, etc., on these cars in respect to fuel.
I ask because my AMG's ecu will adjust the timing to the octane. But without an aftermarket tune set for a much higher octane, using 100 is a waste. The ecu sets for 91-98. There's no performance gain with pure race gas (tested on a dyno.)
What about the 993 motor? What's the "ultimate" octane in respect to performance and economy? I understand all about octane and detonation, etc., but just wonder about the ecu and timing, etc., on these cars in respect to fuel.
This is my thinking...If the additive is added to the gas, and if combustion happens on top of the piston, where there should be no oil on a healthy engine, any carbon deposits that could be broken lose by the techron would end up leaving through the exhaust valve.
So, unless you have a leakdown issue in your cylinder walls or your valve guides, it's hard for me to imagine the oil getting in contact with the techron or the deposits it cleans.
I still only use Techron before the oil change just in case, but I still think it's more an old wife's tale more than anything...
So, unless you have a leakdown issue in your cylinder walls or your valve guides, it's hard for me to imagine the oil getting in contact with the techron or the deposits it cleans.
I still only use Techron before the oil change just in case, but I still think it's more an old wife's tale more than anything...
02-10-2011, 07:18 PM
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I use Chevron 94 octane only in my car but I've never really thought about the Techron. I've always used it because it contains no ethanol. Now that I know Techron is good, i'm happy x2 lol.
02-10-2011, 09:38 PM
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